Prepositions Exercise - 1
Preposition is a word or group of words, such as in, from, to, away etc. used before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time or method. [Ending Sentences with Prepositions: Useful Tips by Manik Joshi]
Choose the correct Prepositions from the below Prepositions exercise:
1. Peter is unfit . . . . the hard work.
A. for
B. except
C. because of
D. into
2. They are fond . . . . reading romantic novels.
A. against
B. of
C. because of
D. towards
3. Always be respectful . . . . your elders.
A. of
B. under
C. to
D. from
4. Shanaya is great . . . . mathematics.
A. in case of
B. into
C. of
D. in
5. Little Anthony writes . . . . . a pen.
A. with
B. through
C. towards
D. under
6. Pizza delivery boy is . . . . the door.
A. on
B. at
C. Outside
D. To
7. The book is . . . . the table.
A. instead of
B. lying
C. into
D. on
8. You can achieve what you dream . . . . . .
A. off
B. for
C. about
D. by means of
9. The dark cloud was . . . . . the building. above
A. to
B. above
C. about
D. on
10. He crashed . . . . a pole.
A. inside
B. except
C. into
D. off
11. Lets go . . . . the house.
A. on
B. beneath
C. about
D. in
12. Go . . . .
A. against
B. away
C. to
D. towards
13. Which Organization do you work . . . .?
A. at
B. through
C. of
D. under
14. Garry walked the cat . . . . . the meal was over. after
A. because of
B. after
C. except
D. in
15. Jim walked . . . . his friend's flat so they could spend time together that evening.
A. at
B. away
C. towards
D. beneath
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